Sunday, November 24, 2024
11/24/2024
Project Abstract Summary Summary: The Quapaw Nation will partner with Northeastern Tribal Health Systems, local schools located within Ottawa County, and eight Federally recognized Tribes headquartered in Ottawa County to engage in comprehensive planning efforts to develop and implement an array of coordinated, integrated services and supports to prevent and reduce suicidal behavior and substance use, reduce the impact of trauma, and promote mental health among Native American youth. Project Name: Quapaw Nation Native Connections Youth Program Population to be served: Native American youth ages 5-24 located in Ottawa County, OK. Strategies/interventions: Engage the community to update and revise the Community Readiness Assessment, and a Strategic Action Plan to determine the level of support needed and guide the implementation of coordinated, comprehensive, holistic treatment to effectively prevent and reduce the impact of mental and substance use disorders and complex trauma. Project goals and measurable objectives: Goal: To expand the existing Quapaw Nation Youth Program by providing a holistic approach and addressing the needs of the children we serve in terms of behavioral health, connected coping abuses, and co-occurring issues. This will be done by meeting the following objectives: Objective 1: by the end of month four, conduct a Community Needs Assessment, revise and update policies and procedures, develop at-risk and postvention protocols, develop an action plan addressing the appropriate tier(s) of prevention and intervention strategies, and implement a targeted PR campaign. Objective 2: by the end of month six, conduct a Community Readiness Assessment, determining how prepared our area is to address the issues of youths who are experiencing behavioral health issues because of: exposure to domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, childhood sexual assault, and other forms of trauma that effect our youth. Objective 3: by the end of month six, hire a counselor who has experience in servicing youth who have experienced trauma and is willing to acquire a certification to provide a forensic interview within 12 months of hire. Objective 4: by the end of month nine, develop a tribal strategic action plan that addresses the community needs and readiness and addresses the issues of youths who are experiencing behavioral health issues because of: exposure to domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, childhood sexual assault, and other forms of trauma that effect our youth. Objective 5: by the end of month twelve, complete improved and expanded policies and procedures for the Youth Program. Objective 6: By the end of month twelve, Create and disseminate program materials to schools and tribes within Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Objective 7: By the end of month sixty, implement at least five action items from the Action Plan, reaching at least 250 at-risk youth.
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